2026 federal, state and local taxes
Estimate your 2026 Colorado property tax. At the state's 0.49% average rate, a $550,000 home pays about $2,695 a year.
| Home Value | CO Effective Rate | Annual Property Tax | Monthly Escrow | At the U.S. Average (0.90%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | 0.49% | $1,225 | $102 | $2,250 |
| $350,000 | 0.49% | $1,715 | $143 | $3,150 |
| $500,000 | 0.49% | $2,450 | $204 | $4,500 |
| $650,000 | 0.49% | $3,185 | $265 | $5,850 |
| $800,000 | 0.49% | $3,920 | $327 | $7,200 |
| $1,000,000 | 0.49% | $4,900 | $408 | $9,000 |
| State | Average Rate | Typical Home | Bill on Typical Home | Bill on $350,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 1.54% | $260,000 | $4,004 | $5,390 |
| Kansas | 1.33% | $230,000 | $3,059 | $4,655 |
| Oklahoma | 0.82% | $205,000 | $1,681 | $2,870 |
| New Mexico | 0.67% | $300,000 | $2,010 | $2,345 |
| Wyoming | 0.56% | $340,000 | $1,904 | $1,960 |
| Utah | 0.52% | $515,000 | $2,678 | $1,820 |
| Colorado | 0.49% | $550,000 | $2,695 | $1,715 |
Statewide average effective rates; local rates vary a lot within each state.
Pick a state to see its 2026 tax rules and results for common salaries or home values.
Colorado's average effective property tax rate is 0.49% of a home's value each year, 22nd of 51, near the middle. On the state's typical home, worth about $550,000, that comes to roughly $2,695 a year, or $225 a month in escrow.
Because home prices differ so much, the yearly bill ranks differently from the rate: Colorado's bill on a typical home is 30th of 51, near the middle. On a $350,000 home it would be about $1,715.
None of Colorado's neighbors has a lower average rate; the table below compares them.
These are Colorado averages; your county, city and school district set the actual bill.
About $1,470 a year ($123 a month) at Colorado's 0.49% average rate. A $500,000 house would pay about $2,450.
Not especially. Colorado's average rate of 0.49% ranks 22nd of 51.
Colorado's state rate is 2.90% and local add-ons average 4.99%, for a combined average of 7.89%, the 16th highest of 51, in the top third.